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Entries 5541 to 5550 of 17810.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
I second. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, we take a lot of time to read and research. I beg to support the Report of the Committee. This is a very important Regulation and Report. This tells you that there is an increased positive attitude to the submission of tax returns among Kenyans. Various compliance strategies have been used over the years to pressure and ensure that taxpayers habitually pay their taxes. Failing to submit tax returns is no longer fashionable in our country. As the leadership, we are delighted to see the level of enthusiasm which is exhibited by the citizens when they ...
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
I want to look at the reasons which were given by the Committee. Before I go to that, I want to say that tax agents across the world play a very pivotal role in our economy. They offer The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
tax planning. They give advice to individuals and businesses, and assist in the tax return in its preparation towards the end of the period. They are presumed to be persons that have nurtured certain competence. That is why this morning, we are dealing with amendments which were brought by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. Tax agents develop relevant skills through education and knowledge. They obtain specific career. These are the people who support and help us plan to file the tax returns.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
This House approved the publication of the Tax Procedure Act in 2015 which commenced after assent on 19th January 2016. The procedure for registration of tax agents existed previously. The regulation-making authority did not find it necessary to consult with the relevant stakeholders and engage in public participation before the publication of the Tax Procedure (Tax Agents) Regulations 2018. The Committee is raising the element of public participation. It is a fundamental violation of the provisions of the Constitution. It goes against the tenets of Constitution and the spirit of Article 10 of the Constitution on national values and principles ...
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
The courts and this House have been very categorical that no one is exempted from ensuring that the public is involved in the formulation of law and policy. It is very clear. Any legal officer in any Government department cannot violate Article 10 and Article 201 of the Constitution. It is very disheartening to note that an important matter such as regulations making process is conducted in a very casual manner, without regard to the Constitution times that we are living in. Public participation is so critical that if this House violates it, then that law can be annulled by ...
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
I want Hon. Shollei to listen to me. Hon. Kimunya was playing golf in the morning because he was not here when we were dealing with the Finance Bill. Some of us do not play golf. We ride camels. I want Hon. Shollei to listen to the reasons that we are giving. We do not find any joy when this Committee annuls an important statutory instrument merely because there is lack of adherence to the rule of law. What they have said is so important and critical. The element of public participation must be followed by every Government officer. There ...
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
I beg to support.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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30 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. As I second, I thank Members for making sure that before we go on recess, the Finance Bill has been concluded. I beg to second.
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